Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Hongli Group Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company, covers the month of January 2026. The report primarily discloses a change in the Company's independent auditor effective January 9, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory disclosure regarding auditor changes and does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
- Auditor Change: The Board approved the dismissal of RBSM LLP and the engagement of HTL International, LLC ("HTL") as the new independent auditor, effective January 9, 2026.
- Audit Scope: HTL is engaged to audit consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
- Prior Auditor Status: RBSM's reports for 2023 and 2024 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications. There were no disagreements with RBSM regarding accounting principles or audit scope during the two most recent fiscal years.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
- Reportable Events: The Company disclosed no reportable events with the prior auditor other than material weaknesses identified by management in the Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Consultations: The Company confirmed no consultations with the new auditor (HTL) regarding accounting principles or audit opinions prior to engagement.
- Exhibits: A letter from RBSM LLP addressed to the SEC is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the details of the material weaknesses identified in the 2024 Form 20-F referenced in this filing.
- Review the letter from RBSM LLP (Exhibit 16.1) to confirm their agreement with the Company's statements regarding the dismissal.
- Monitor future filings for the initial audit report issued by HTL International, LLC for the 2025 fiscal year.